Friday, September 30, 2011

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Numark N4 DJ Controller Announced at the BPM Show

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 08:00 AM PDT

With the coming BPM trade show in the UK starting this saturday, many manufacturers are introducing lots of new stuff at this DJ trade show. After the announcements this week Numark is joining them. Numark will be introducing their new N4 Four...

Serato Introduces DJ Intro

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 06:03 AM PDT

Serato are proud to announce the release of Serato DJ Intro, a brand new DJ software for music enthusiasts around the world. When teamed with a controller, Serato DJ Intro offers a fun and intuitive DJ experience.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Pioneer announces the DDJ-ERGO-V dj controller

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 03:13 AM PDT

The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V brings simplicity into both setup and performance, without compromising sound quality or features. Portable dimensions and sharp styling are complemented by a single bus powered cable connection to your laptop.

Waves Bass Rider Introduced

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 02:06 AM PDT

Bass Rider is an innovative, easy-to-use plugin that rides bass levels automatically. A companion to the Waves  popular Vocal Rider plugin, Bass Rider delivers perfect bass levels, without changing the natural sound of your bass. Optimized...

DSI Tempest - Beat Exercise - Video

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 01:36 AM PDT

Tempest from Dave Smith and Roger Linn is a professional drum machine that generates its sounds using six of Dave\'s powerful, highly-acclaimed analog synthesis voices, and uses an innovative, performance-oriented operating system that permits...

Antares Auto-Tune EFX 2 Announced

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 12:20 AM PDT

Antares are pleased to announce the availability of Auto-Tune EFX 2, the next generation of the quickest, easiest, most affordable tool for real-time pitch correction and creating the Auto-Tune Vocal Effect. Now with Auto...

HG Fortune Scapes Wizard 2 VSTi Released

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 03:28 AM PDT

ScapesWizard 2 is a machine for soundscapes with very different control concept by triggering different samples assigned to keys via keyboard, or, using Lazy Sequencer to play the sets in sequence, or at random with varying intervals of step...

Hercules Debuts XPS 2.0 80 DJ MONITOR

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:43 AM PDT

Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers and a digital audio specialist, is pleased to debut its first monitoring speaker system for DJs. Relying on 20 years of audio expertise, Hercules has created this active monitoring speaker...

New Vestax DJ Controller coming to the BPM Show

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:37 AM PDT

On the heels of the competition, Vestax will be introducing their own four channel DJ controller at the up and coming BPM Show in the UK. There is not more to show then the picture below. All details will be revealed on october 1st. Speculations can...

MOTU MIDI Express XT Available ... Again

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:33 AM PDT

MOTU is once again shipping the MIDI Express XT, a 128-channel USB MIDI interface for Mac and Windows with plug-and-play USB connectivity to any computer, sub-millisecond MIDI timing accuracy, 8 separate MIDI inputs, 9 MIDI outputs, time code...

Introducing djay - David Guetta Edition

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 01:24 AM PDT

algoriddim and EMI Music, one of the world’s leading music companies, are proud to announce the immediate availability of djay – David Guetta Edition on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Teaming up with EMI super star DJ and...

Camel Audio Alchemy Mobile for iPhone/iPad

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 03:54 AM PDT

Turn your iPhone/iPad into a powerful synthesizer! Alchemy Mobile includes everything from evolving soundscapes and fat bases to lush pads and pulsing arpeggios, and is available for free from the iTunes App store. This is the iOS version of Camel...

Allen&Heath Xone:DB2 - Tease Away!

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 12:51 AM PDT

We were just thinking how quiet it was at the gear front. And then there\'s suddenly this video teaser by Allen & Heath. The video itself doesn\'t name names but we trust our friend Skratchworx as he is quite the inside man when it comes to DJ...

STS9 Controller with Livid Instruments Modular Midi Modules

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 02:17 AM PDT

The video below shows a prototype of Livid Instruments MIDI modules built into a custom controller they built for Sound Tribe Sector 9. The MIDI modules fit in a standard eurorack enclosure. This is a preview of what they will be releasing with...

Christine Wu Woos Success with A-Designs

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 01:16 AM PDT

As a founding member of both L.A. Strings and L.A. FilmScore, multi-instrumentalist Christine Wu has performed on shows like American Idol, the Grammy Awards and America\'s Got Talent as well as backed up musicians like Usher, Kelly Clarkson, Justin...

SONiVOX Wobble - Dubstep Grime Generator Unveiled

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 03:24 AM PDT

If there is a electronic music genre that\'s becoming more popular by the month then it is surely Dubstep. Sonivox acknowledges this trend with the release of their Dubstep Grime Generator - Wobble! New technology synthesis engine that is coupled...

Stanton SCS.4DJ Now Shipping Worldwide

Posted: 24 Sep 2011 01:22 AM PDT

Stanton released a notice that their latest DJ controller, the SCS.4DJ, is now worldwide available. Our review controller has arrived already at our \'tech lab\' and we will publish a review in the near future. Below is the official press release by...

Free Dino Soldo Soundpack for Novation UltraNova Released

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Novation proudly present the latest free Soundpack for Novation\'s UltraNova synthesizer, developed by multi-instrumentalist and musical genius Dino Soldo (credits include Leonard Cohen, Lionel Richie and Beyoncé.)

UJAM found The Voice - Assassin's Creed contest

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 10:13 AM PDT

UJAM, Remote Control Productions and Ubisoft announce 18 year old Madeline Bell from Moraga, California, USA as the winner of the new Assassin’s Creed theme song contest.

Thermionic Culture Mastering Plus and Phoenix Standby Shipping Now

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 12:22 AM PDT

Thermionic Culture have released a new version of the Mastering valve compressor, the Mastering Plus. The classic hand built point to point wired soft knee compressor has a compression ratio from 1.2:1 to 5:1 at 15dB of compression and uses Mullard...

ARTURIA Syndrums vol.1 - Free expansion pack for SPARK

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 12:15 AM PDT

Arturia announces the release of a free expansion pack for Spark, its creative drum machine. The \"Syndrums vol.1\" includes no less than 4 powerful drum synthesizers, which deliver all the warmth and punch of the hottest analog circuits by...

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DSI Tempest - Beat Exercise - Video

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 01:36 AM PDT

Tempest from Dave Smith and Roger Linn is a professional drum machine that generates its sounds using six of Dave\'s powerful, highly-acclaimed analog synthesis voices, and uses an innovative, performance-oriented operating system that permits...

Monday, September 26, 2011

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Free Dino Soldo Soundpack for Novation UltraNova Released

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 10:19 AM PDT

Novation proudly present the latest free Soundpack for Novation\'s UltraNova synthesizer, developed by multi-instrumentalist and musical genius Dino Soldo (credits include Leonard Cohen, Lionel Richie and Beyoncé.)

UJAM found The Voice - Assassin's Creed contest

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 10:13 AM PDT

UJAM, Remote Control Productions and Ubisoft announce 18 year old Madeline Bell from Moraga, California, USA as the winner of the new Assassin’s Creed theme song contest.

ARTURIA Syndrums vol.1 - Free expansion pack for SPARK

Posted: 23 Sep 2011 12:15 AM PDT

Arturia announces the release of a free expansion pack for Spark, its creative drum machine. The \"Syndrums vol.1\" includes no less than 4 powerful drum synthesizers, which deliver all the warmth and punch of the hottest analog circuits by...

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Pay What You Want for Propellerhead Duo Owners to Upgrade to Reason 6

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 05:44 AM PDT

Propellerhead Software today announced that for limited time owners of its flagship Record–Reason Duo product will be able to purchase the Reason 6 upgrade at whatever price they choose, starting at $1.00 / €1.00.

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Karma-Lab releases Korg Kronos Software

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:27 AM PDT

Karma-Lab has released KARMA Kronos Software, a dedicated PC/Mac program for the Korg Kronos (US $169). Designed by KARMA Developer Stephen Kay, KARMA Kronos (KK) allows you to go deeper into the world of the KARMA algorithmic music function, in...

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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Karma-Lab releases Korg Kronos Software

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:27 AM PDT

Karma-Lab has released KARMA Kronos Software, a dedicated PC/Mac program for the Korg Kronos (US $169). Designed by KARMA Developer Stephen Kay, KARMA Kronos (KK) allows you to go deeper into the world of the KARMA algorithmic music function, in...

Rob Papen RP-Distort FX Plugin Coming Soon

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 02:06 AM PDT

Yesterday Rob Papen entered the final stages of the development of his newest addition to the RP FX plugin series, with the beta-testing stages. After RP-Verb and RP-Delay Rob is developing RP-Distort. According to Rob himself the plugin will be much...

Pioneer DJM-250 DJ MIxer Introduced

Posted: 21 Sep 2011 01:03 AM PDT

Pioneer has started to focus more on the hobby and beginner DJ with the release of the DJM-250 Mixer. With an attractive price of 299 Euro, this mixer will be a strong contender in the lower pricve range of the SJ mixer market.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Steinberg Elements Pack now available

Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:39 AM PDT

Steinberg informed us on the availability of the Elements version of the Cubase 6 DAW software. For a limited time and price the Cubase Elements 6 music production system will be bundled with the WaveLab Elements 7 audio editing and mastering...

Tekit Audio updates Badass to 1.1.2

Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:29 AM PDT

Tek\'it Audio releases Badass 1.1.2, a filter and distortion VST plug-in, is available now. This new version has several bug fixes mainly the plug-in loading problem encountered on some configurations which was resolved.

TC Electronic LM5D and AM6 Radar Meter Bundle for Protools HD

Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:23 AM PDT

Radar Meter Bundle for Pro Tools HD is a complete loudness meter package that is perfect for all post and production studios whether they deliver for broadcast or cinema.

LinPlug Rlectro Effects Plugin Released

Posted: 20 Sep 2011 01:12 AM PDT

LinPlug is proud to release its first effect plugin. The relectro is some kind of effect not yet existing, its dedicated to transform drum loops into something sounding substantially different, electronic, strange ... suitable for almost any kind...

VirSyn Addictive Synth for iPad Version 1.1 released

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 04:33 AM PDT

It was never so easy to create beautiful sounds and driving loops. The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedented wide range of sonic territory. From acid loops, crystal clear percussions, realistic human choirs to...

Monday, September 19, 2011

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Midas Pro 6 Fits The Bill For FOO Fighters

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:24 AM PDT

A Midas PRO6, supplied by Britannia Row Productions in Europe and Delicate Productions in the USA, has gone out for the first time on monitors on Foo Fighters\' world tour in support of their seventh studio album, Wasting Light. The tour kicked...

Audanika Soundprism 2.3 Announced

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:00 AM PDT

Sunday, September 18, 2011

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Something for the Weekend: A Visit To The Moog Store

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 05:54 AM PDT

A store where a true Gearjunkie could spend hours and hours at a time, touching, playing, yeah even smelling cool gear, definitely should be The Moog Store at the factory in Asheville, North Carolina. Automatic Gainsay (a.k.a. Marc Doty) gives us a \...

de la Mancha Basic 65 for all your Commodore 64 Sounds

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 05:25 AM PDT

basic 65 is a monophonic synth, inspired by the classic 80s home computer, the Commodore 64 and its legendary SID chip. Building on the waveforms and signal path of this famous chip, basic 65 adds further features and options to take things a step...

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Something for the Weekend: A Visit To The Moog Store

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 05:54 AM PDT

A store where a true Gearjunkie could spend hours and hours at a time, touching, playing, yeah even smelling cool gear, definitely should be The Moog Store at the factory in Asheville, North Carolina. Automatic Gainsay (a.k.a. Marc Doty) gives us a \...

Alesis IO Dock - Recording MIDI - Video

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 01:49 AM PDT

You might already have read our review on the Alesis iO Dock, and know that we kinda are fan of this iPad docking station. Since the initial release of the first iPad there wasn\'t any really a decent integration for the studio. To be honest ......

Saturday, September 17, 2011

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Roland R-Mix Software Introduced

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 03:20 AM PDT

Roland is proud to announce R-MIX, a new era in audio processing software, giving recording professionals and those just starting out the tools to visually and intuitively manipulate stereo mix audio easily in real time. Featuring the newly ...

Alesis IO Dock - Recording MIDI - Video

Posted: 17 Sep 2011 01:49 AM PDT

You might already have read our review on the Alesis iO Dock, and know that we kinda are fan of this iPad docking station. Since the initial release of the first iPad there wasn\'t any really a decent integration for the studio. To be honest ......

Friday, September 16, 2011

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Celemony releases Version 1.3 of Melodyne editor, assistant and essential

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 06:50 AM PDT

Celemony releases Version 1.3 of Melodyne editor, assistant and essential. The update contains bug fixes and small improvements and can be accessed using Melodyne\'s update function.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Announced

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 03:33 AM PDT

Focusrite proudly introduce the Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, featuring exceptional audio quality, ultimate simplicity and stunning design. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a 2-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface with the highest specifications in its...

Line 6 Mobile In digital input adaptor and Mobile POD guitar tone app announced

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 02:33 AM PDT

Line 6, the industry leader in digital modeling technology for musicians, announced today Mobile In digital input adaptor and Mobile POD® guitar tone app. The new hardware and app allow guitarists to connect an electric guitar to their iPhone...

sE Electronics Egg - A Revolution In Monitor Design - Video

Posted: 15 Sep 2011 01:27 AM PDT

The Egg Monitors by sE Electronics are oddly shaped but most intriguing and definitely interesting sounding. Our first encounter with these monitors were at the MusikMesse earlier this year. After that we also went to the factory in England for an...

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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MOTU MachFive 3 Now Shipping

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 02:13 AM PDT

MOTU is now shipping MachFive 3.0, a major upgrade to their universal sampler for creative music production. Rebuilt from the ground up, version 3.0 includes a new user interface design, an extensive 45 GB sound library, seven signature...

TC-Helicon VoiceLive Rack - Ultimate Vocal Solution

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 02:01 AM PDT

According to TC Helicon VoiceLive Rack is the ultimate solution for recording studios in all shapes and sizes as well as bands with a need for permanent world-class vocal effects in their live sound rigs! Voicelive Rack will be available in october...

Lucien Foort Loves Audient

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 01:54 AM PDT

Audient\'s ASP8024 has recently been installed in DJ and producer Lucien Foort\'s brand new Rotterdam studio. Christened Melody Paradise Groove Garage, Lucien\'s studio has evolved to provide what he describes as “...the perfect conditions...

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Arturia Spark - Gearjunkies Review

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:59 AM PDT

\"Combining the power of analog synthesis, physical modelling and samples, through the intuitive workflow of a hardware drum machine, Spark is a highly creative beat production center.\" This is how Arturia presents Spark to us. Time for Gearjunkies...

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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Arturia Spark - Gearjunkies Review

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:59 AM PDT

\"Combining the power of analog synthesis, physical modelling and samples, through the intuitive workflow of a hardware drum machine, Spark is a highly creative beat production center.\" This is how Arturia presents Spark to us. Time for Gearjunkies...

Moog coming to your iPad soon...

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:48 AM PDT

Moog Music posted this video on their website showing Marc Doty playing with an iPad. Clearly we are hearing Moog sounds as he plays the tablet. So what can we expect? Well, maybe it\'s an Moog Synth app or a controller app for your hardware Moog via...

New Steinberg UR-Series Audio Interfaces Introduced

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 09:19 AM PDT

Today Steinberg introduced their new audio interfaces in the UR-series. The desktop UR28M interface with 6 inputs and 8 outputs and the rackmountable UR824 interface with 24 inputs/outputs will be available from the website and retailers very soon....

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Moog coming to your iPad soon...

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:48 AM PDT

Moog Music posted this video on their website showing Marc Doty playing with an iPad. Clearly we are hearing Moog sounds as he plays the tablet. So what can we expect? Well, maybe it\'s an Moog Synth app or a controller app for your hardware Moog via...

MOTU Introduces MachFive 3 Sampler

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 03:13 AM PDT

Here\'s another product we\'ve been expecting for a while now. MOTU have introduced their next version of the Machfive Sampler software. Version 3 has been released and is now available from their website.

Dave Smith Instruments Tempest - Soon... Really!

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 02:57 AM PDT

It\'s been coming for a while now but it seems that the Tempest drummachine is around the corner. We could expect it at the end of the summer and that time has almost arrived. Below is the statement of Dave Smith and Roger Linn about the arrival of...

Mason Live! - Hardware, Software and a Stage - Video

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 12:06 AM PDT

Mason is a DJ and Producers duo from The Netherlands. With a recently released their debut album \'They are Among Us\'. On this album there are quite the collaborations with some big names in the industry, like Roison Murphy, Kurtis Blow, DMC,...

Roland Jupiter-80 Now Shipping

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:42 AM PDT

Roland is pleased to announce that the new JUPITER-80 Synthesizer is now shipping. The JUPITER-80 represents an unprecedented leap forward in the pursuit of the most authentically expressive electronic musical instrument, just as the legendary...

Karma-Lab Releases Catalyst - Sounds for Korg Kronos

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 02:19 AM PDT

Karma-Lab introduces Catalyst Volume 1 – Creativity Xplosion!, a new set of 32 exciting and inspiring KARMA-fied combis for the Korg Kronos. Priced at only US$32, the sound set includes grooves, backing tracks and sonic textures in a wide...

FXpansion Geist Expander: Analogue Mayhem

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 11:39 PM PDT

FXpansion is proud to present Analogue Mayhem, a Geist Expander featuring edgy, organic electronic sounds generated almost exclusively with a large analogue modular synthesizer. Its unique character and texture is ready to deploy in Geist\'s fast...

ARTURIA announces Spark D.I.Y. Kits

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:33 AM PDT

Arturia are proud to release two free D.I.Y. kits for the joy of Spark users and experimenters! These two kits offer 24 instruments.

OneSheet - The simplest web presence for a band ... ever!

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:12 AM PDT

Musicians constantly have to direct fans from service to service and from used-to-be-awesome social network to is-now-awesome social network. It\'s confusing to them and their fans. Enter Onesheet.

Something for the Weekend: How the iPad is changing Music Production

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Traditionally consumers believe the iPad is best used for listening to music, watching movies and browsing the internet, but it’s use for music production has taken the device to an entirely new level giving aspiring musicians a chance to...

Something for the Weekend: Local Vocal 90s Acapella Medley

Posted: 30 Jul 2011 12:46 AM PDT

Maybe you saw this video already this week, as it was a hit on the internet on Twitter and many blogs. But we thought to share it with you because it is just one of those really nice, really cool videos for the 30+ (of age), as the video takes us...

Alesis Unveils The Cadenza Digital Piano

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 12:02 AM PDT

The Cadenza is an 88-key, hammer-action digital piano. Musicians will appreciate its sound, feel and performance features that they can use to bring their musical ideas to life. The Cadenza\'s 88 hammer-action keys equip players with a full range of...

New Fairlight CMI-30A - Sneak Peek Video

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 03:19 AM PDT

Here is a first peek at the Fairlight CMI-30A sampler. Peter Vogel presents a first look at the 30th Anniversary edition of this classic sampler. The new CMI is unique in that it produces the classic “Fairlight sound” that defined music...

Something for the Weekend: Peter Neubaecker - The man behind Melodyne

Posted: 09 Jul 2011 04:47 AM PDT

The man primarily behind such Celemony innovations like Melodyne, DNA Direct Note Access and Capstan is Peter Neubäcker – a passionate musician, researcher and inventor, who sets unusual goals for himself and manages even on occasion to...

Elektron Machinedrum anniversary trade-in program

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 09:43 AM PDT

Ten years ago Elektron Music Machines released the original Machinedrum. To celebrate this classic drum machine Elektron offers all Machinedrum MKI owners to trade in their old units, pay an upgrade price and receive a brand new Machinedrum SPS-1UW+...

Something for the Weekend: Transformers 3 Sound Design

Posted: 02 Jul 2011 11:15 AM PDT

This is really cool. To me it looks like they have the best job in the world. The \'sound\' people behind the movie show us details on how they recorded, editted and \'transformed\' raw sounds into the sounds used in the movie. Coolest is the \'dry...

Synth-Project Poly-Ana Controller - The Video

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:42 AM PDT

First we showed you the pictures, and now there is the video. Mario Jurisch has amde a video showing this incredibly cool DIY hardware controller for the Poly-Ana VSTi from Admiral Qualitys. The video shows us a short overview of the dimension and...

Elektron Octatrack OS 1.0 is out now

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 04:45 AM PDT

Elektron Music Machines has just released OS 1.0 for their latest instrument — the Octatrack DPS-1. It is the single biggest Octatrack OS update so far and greatly improves the machine. 

Eowave Ribbon - Not just a ribbon controller

Posted: 30 Jun 2011 05:23 AM PDT

Ribbon has a real sound generation section with one oscillator. The sound will be triggered by the position on the 4 octaves ribbon. The ribbon serigraphy offers a chromatic scale of the 4 octaves. Ribbon is also sensitive to the pressure....

KORG monotribe times 12

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 12:43 AM PDT

What happens when you relay none less then twelve Korg Monotribes? Ready to tweak some real analog hardware? Check out this video from Korg Japan.